Creamiest Velveeta Mac and Cheese (Best Results)

Name: Creamiest Velveeta Mac and Cheese (Best Results)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (regular or gluten free); 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or gluten frea all-purpose flour (I recommend Cup4Cup brand for GF flour); ½ teaspoon salt; dash pepper; 2 cups milk; 8 ounces Velveeta (cut in small cubes); 1 cup (optional) shredded cheddar cheese, (for topping)

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:25min

Super creamy homemade Velveeta Mac and Cheese is our family favorite recipe. Easy, from scratch, baked mac and cheese is comfort food at its best! Pressure Cooker, gluten free, or stovetop directions included in recipe notes.

Updated at: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 20:34:24 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories305.9 kcal (15%)

Total Fat14 g (20%)

Carbs30.8 g (12%)

Sugars7.4 g (8%)

Protein12.1 g (24%)

Sodium753.8 mg (38%)

Fiber1 g (3%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

6 servings

2 cupselbow macaroni

uncooked, regular or gluten free

3 tablespoonsunsalted butter

2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour

or gluten frea all-purpose flour, I recommend Cup4Cup brand for GF flour

½ teaspoonsalt

pepper

2 cupsmilk

8 ouncesVelveeta

cut in small cubes

1 cupcheddar cheese

optional, shredded, for topping

Instructions

Step 1

Spray a 11X7 or 2 ½ quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

Cook the macaroni according to the directions for almost al dente (about 1 minute less). The macaroni will finish cooking in the oven once it’s assembled. Drain and set aside. (See recipe notes for gluten free adaptation.)

Step 3

Melt the butter in large saucepan over medium heat. As soon as the butter is melted, whisk in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds - 1 minute, or until mixture bubbles.

Step 4

Slowly whisk the milk into butter / flour mixture and bring to a boil. Boil for 1-2 minutes, or until thickened.

Step 5

Reduce heat to low and gradually add chopped Velveeta cheese, a handful at a time. Stir until the cheese is melted and sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir in cooked macaroni.

Step 6

Transfer combined mac and cheese to prepared casserole dish. Top with optional cheddar cheese, and bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese topping is melted and mac and cheese is bubbly.

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